- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT focus
- Social anxiety
About Susan
Susan "Susie" Maguire is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus. Susie works with people who are navigating identity, isolation, and changes in mood.
She has substantial experience supporting people from LGBTQ+ communities and people managing gender dysphoria. Her work also includes caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and problems that come from difficult relationships. She pays attention to how identity and life transitions affect daily functioning.
Sessions address specific problems like social anxiety, workplace stress, and feelings of shame or guilt. Conversations are practical and geared toward managing hard moments and reducing isolation. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and self-harm concerns.
Susan describes her approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She helps people build resilience, practice self-compassion, and improve relationships through steady, focused work. The focus is on clear steps people can use between sessions.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can mean different methods, and two common approaches are practical and structured interventions and supportive problem-focused work. Practical, structured techniques break concerns into steps and teach concrete skills to manage anxiety and mood swings, which can help with social anxiety and workplace stress. Supportive, problem-focused work concentrates on identifying patterns from family of origin or relationship issues and finding ways to try different behaviors in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what causes difficulty day to day. That means checking in about what works and adjusting strategies over time so sessions remain useful and focused.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to attend from a quieter spot, avoid camera use if that feels hard, or schedule sessions during a break from work. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent contact with a licensed professional while they work on social anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Illinois.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.